Kelvin was my first dog as an adult, and I could not have gotten any luckier with him. As a puppy, I signed him up for training classes, but he was so easy to train that we quit after 3 classes. Other than being a little on the chunky side, he has always been considered healthy. Not only has Kelvin been easy to raise, but he has also been my best friend as I matured into adulthood. Since having Kelvin, I have bought my first car. I also met and married my husband, who I knew was the one as I watched the two of them create the sweetest bond. We have bought a house and given Kelvin the yard he long deserved. And he even forgave me after bringing home another dog that he had to share everything with but now loves.

I knew something was wrong when Kelvin began limping from his front leg and it didn’t go away after a week or so. It then took three veterinarians two months, and quite a few pain pills, before they suggested it could be something other than arthritis. X-rays confirmed Kelvin had osteosarcoma in his shoulder and would need amputation to improve quality of life. We scheduled Kelvin’s surgery for the very next day, and he has been living a happier, tripawd life ever since. I have been in awe of Kelvin’s resilience throughout his healing process.